Winter Wychavon Way Athlete Information

General Information The Winter Wychavon Way will start at 08:30 on the 25th January 2020. The route predominately follows The Wychavon Way. There is a total cut off of 12 hours to finish the Winter Wychavon Way. There are also individual cut offs for each checkpoint.

Route and Countryside Code The route of the race goes over farmland in many places. Participants need to be aware that there will be livestock in fields that the route follows. It is important that the COUNTRYSIDE CODE IS FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES and any litter is taken with you. The full countryside code can be viewed on the Government website for the Countryside Code. Please take the time to read it in full and familiarize yourself with it.

The route also goes past many houses and through farm yards. Please refrain from knocking on residents doors to ask for anything, especially at unsociable times of the day, unless it is a real emergency.

Athlete Timing You will be issued with a SportIdent dibber at registration which will be used to time you during the event, it will be attached to you wrist and you will be dibbed in at each checkpoint and at the finish, you will be shown the procedure at registration. Full and individual results will be issued post event.

It is also important that you DO NOT LOSE the dibber, If a dibber is lost you will be charged a fee of £25 for the replacement of the device.

GPX File of the full route A GPX file of the Winter Wychavon Way route can be downloaded at: https://www.uphilldowndale.com/events/winter-wychavon-way/the-route

Please ensure you download the correct/latest GPX file and check the complete route has been successfully loaded in your chosen GPS device before arriving at the event!!

Drop Bags There are no drop bags on this event

Retiring/Withdrawing from the Race If you need or wish to withdraw from the race it is imperative that you notify the Up Hill Down Dale team by any means as soon as possible.

Winter Wychavon Way – 2020 © Up Hill Down Dale - All rights reserved Emergencies If there is a serious emergency, you should call 999 first and then call the Up Hill Down Dale team to let them know the problem.

Support and Food There will be plenty of water and snacks for you at each checkpoint. However, if you wish to have someone meet you to supply food and/or water at any point during the race, you’re welcome to. If you wish to get food from any shops/cafes/pubs etc. you are also welcome to.

Required Kit List Below is a list of the required kit for the race. You MUST have all the required items on the list and MUST be as described. Every participant will have their kit checked at registration and before the start. If your kit is not complete you will NOT be allowed to start the race. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. The organizers decision is final.

Rucksack/Ultra Pack Means of hydration - ability to carry an absolute minimum of 500ml of fluid. Enough food (between check points) Cup/Mug - NO plastic cups will be provided at the start/finish/checkpoints Full waterproof cover (trousers and top) Hat/Snood Gloves Fleece (or similar warm upper body layer) Survival/Space Blanket Basic first aid kit including foot care pack Head torch + 1 x Hi Viz garment Spare batteries for above. Compass Whistle Watch and Fully charged phone OS map covering the route

Distance Checkpoint No. Location Miles (km) Cut off/Time

Coach leaves for Lifford Memorial Hall 0 (0) 07:00 on 25th January 2020 Droitwich Spa Broadway

Registration/Kit Band Stand, Droitwich 0 (0) 07:00 - 08:15 on 25th January Check Spa Lido Park 2020

Race briefing Band Stand, Droitwich 0 (0) 08:15 to 08:30 on 25th January Spa Lido Park 2020

Start Band Stand, Droitwich 0 (0) 08:30 on 25th January 2020 Spa Lido Park

1 Flyford Flavell - The 9.2 (14.8) 11:20 on 25th January 2020 Boot Inn

2 Wyre Piddle - Smiths 21.2 (34.2) 14:50 on 25th January 2020 Meadows – Next to Church of St Anne

3 Ashton under Hill – The 32.3 (51.9) 18:00 on 25th January 2020 Star

Finish Lifford Memorial Hall 39.5 (63.5) 20:30 on 25th January 2020 Broadway

Transport between Broadway and Droitwich Spa Coach transport is available from Broadway (Finish) to Droitwich Spa (Start). The coach leaves Lifford Memorial Hall at 07:00 on Saturday 25th January 2020.

The coaches must be prebooked via the SiEntries and costs £5

Winter Wychavon Way – 2020 © Up Hill Down Dale - All rights reserved DO NOT leave any bags or kit on the coach, the coach will not be returning to Broadway. The coaches will leave promptly at 07:00, so please allow plenty of time to board the coach.

Parking Please park legally and responsibly, if you park off street don’t block anybody’s access, if you use one of the car parks ensure you have payed the correct fees.

Maps and Navigation You are expected to navigate the route yourself using Wychavon Way waymarks, maps/compass and or a GPS device, you must follow the route detailed here - https://www.uphilldowndale.com/events/winter- wychavon-way/the-route

The route deviates from the official Wychavon Way in a number of places, please ensure you follow the route detailed on the website, we have put in a number of diversions to avoid certain farms and excessively muddy/water logged paths.

Crew Athletes are allowed their own support crew but not pacers, please ensure all support crew park responsibly and do not hinder checkpoint staff or other athletes.

All 3 checkpoints are in pubic house car parks, please ensure any athlete support crews DO NOT park in the car parks themselves but on the adjoining streets.

Weather You will be advised of the latest weather forecast at the race brief, please ensure you have suitable clothing for all weather conditions.

Medical Support Up Hill Down Dale will provide medical cover for the event if you have any medical issues please speak to the Race Director or checkpoint staff.

Winter Wychavon Way – 2020 © Up Hill Down Dale - All rights reserved Volunteers Over the years we've been lucky enough to enjoy huge support from athletes volunteering at our events. If you fancy joining the team to help out at checkpoints/registration and potentially earning yourself a FREE race entry please drop an email to [email protected] with your contact details.

Band Stand, Droitwich Spa Lido Park, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8AA Grid Ref - SO 90116 63092 What3Words Address - ///cute.active.translated

The Boot Inn, Radford Road, Flyford Flavell, Worcestershire, WR7 4BS Grid Ref SO 98105 54891 What3Words Address - ///shaky.publisher.mainland

Smiths Meadows, Church Lanne, Wyre Piddle, Pershore WR10 2JD Grid Ref SO 96129 47290 What3Words Address - ///canine.blink.muted

The Star Inn, Elmley Road, Ashton Under Hill, Evesham, WR11 7SN Grid Ref - SO 99762 37887 What3Words Address - ///surpasses.stamp.rescuer

The Lifford Memorial Hall, Lower Green,, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7BU Grid Ref SP 09329 37622 What3Words Address - ///windpipe.skirt.undertook

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